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Rhinocerebral mucormycosis in COVID-19 patient with diabetes a deadly trio: Case series from the north-western part of India

Authors :
Vipin Singhal
Sunil Ih
Pramendra Sirohi
Hardeva Ram Nehara
Inder Puri
Bhagirath Ram Bishnoi
Source :
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2021.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), may present with a myriad of clinical manifestations and complications. Patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of pulmonary thromboembolism, acute cardiac injury, arrhythmias, acute stroke, and secondary infections. Mucormycosis is a catastrophic fungal infection characterized by vascular invasion, thrombosis, and necrosis of tissues. We report five cases of COVID-19 infection, who developed rhino-orbital mucormycosis, during the course of treatment. Early recognition of this life-threatening infection is the key to allow for optimal treatment and improved outcomes.

Details

ISSN :
02550857
Volume :
39
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....34dd97a0452018b0fb82a86260c294eb
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmmb.2021.05.009